Obituaries

Mary (Molly) Frances O'Brien Killoran May 1940 - February 2023

Mary Frances was born in Buffalo, NY in May 1940. She was the first of five children born to Riley Pratt O'Brien and Mary Aspinwall O'Brien. She graduated from New Trier Township HS in Winnetka, IL…

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John J. Monson February 20, 1944 – February 25, 2023

John J Monson, 79, of Friday Harbor, Washington, died Saturday, February 25, 2023, five days after his 79th birthday. John was born February 20, 1944, in Visalia, California, the third child of Frederick O. Monson and…

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Frank Leeming died February 25, 2023

Frank Leeming, editor and publisher of the Journal of the San Juan Islands from 1983 to 1992, died February 25, 2023 at home. He was 84 years old and had lived in Hot Springs Village, Ark.,…

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Stephanie "Stepper" Elizabeth Girard LeBoutillier April 6, 1945 - January 1, 2023

Stephanie Elizabeth Girard LeBoutillier, beloved wife of George F. LeBoutillier of Lopez Island, Washington, and devoted mother of Jean Baptiste F. LeBoutillier, Gretchen LeB. Good, Stephen G. LeBoutillier, and Megan T. LeBoutillier passed away peacefully on…

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Sam Coleman: July 12, 1940 - Nov. 8, 2022

Theodore Samuel Coleman passed away quietly and peacefully surrounded by family on November 8, 2022 at home in Pasadena, California on the same block where he grew up. Sam was born on July 12, 1940 to…

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Lee Marble 1943 – 2023

Lee Marble, 79, passed away February 9 at his home on San Juan Island surrounded by his family. Born in Tacoma Washington, Lee moved to the Islands at age three along with his two brothers Dale…

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Judge Warren William Taylor January 13, 1926 - January 15, 2023

A Life Remembered! Judge Warren William (Bill) Taylor passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the age of 97. Bill was born on January 13, 1926 in Cordova, Alaska to Josephine and Warren A. Taylor. Bill…

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Brian Paul Benthin March 17, 1963 - January 26, 2023

This is not GOODBYE, We Will Meet Again! Dad, Brian Paul Benthin aka BADASSBMAN, 59 of Eastsound, WA went to his eternal rest, leaving his earthly home on January 26, 2023. He was born on March…

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Sylvia June Lyman June 5, 1935 - January 26, 2023

Sylvia June Lyman was born to Peter and Ruth Larson June 5, 1935 in Sumner Washington and died January 26, 2023 in Hayden, Idaho.

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Carol Breeden took off on her last adventure

Carol Breeden passed away January 13, 2023 after a short illness. She was active at her home at the Village up until that time. She helped the staff with decorating for any holiday, and enjoyed helping…

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Stephanie "Stepper" Elizabeth Girard LeBoutillier April 6, 1945 - January 1, 2023

On January 1, 2023, she got her wish. Stephanie Elizabeth Girard LeBoutillier, beloved wife of George F. LeBoutillier of Lopez Island, Washington, and devoted mother of Jean Baptiste F. LeBoutillier, Gretchen LeB. Good, Stephen G. LeBoutillier,…

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Sam Banry died on Christmas Eve

Our beloved Samuel Bryan Banry passed away this last Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022 at age 31. Sam was born March 25, 1991 and was an integral and cherished part of his family. Born to parents,…

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Kenneth C. Balcomb 1940-2022

With profound sadness, the Center for Whale Research announces the passing of our beloved founder and longtime leader Kenneth C. Balcomb. Ken’s family and loved ones surrounded him in his final hours on December 15, 2022.…

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Eldon Lloyd Bryant December 6, 1931 - November 25, 2022

Eldon Lloyd Bryant was born on December 6, 1931 to Katherine and Lloyd Bryant. He grew up in Centralia, Washington, later relocating to Hoquiam, Washington where he met his bride, Barbara Brown. Barbara and Eldon were…

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